Leonard Completes His City Council Service

(Le Mars) -- Tuesday, December 17th marks the last city council meeting for John Leonard. Leonard has represented the Le Mars residents of Ward I for the past nine years and when he reflects back upon his service to the city, he is reminded of the growth the city has witnessed.

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Leonard says he is most proud of the city's achievements involving public safety.

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Leonard says the most troubling issue for him was trying to locate buyers that would utilize the old Westmar College facilities.

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The out-going council member says he hopes to remain active with city issues even though he will no longer serve on the city council.

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Leonard says he is glad to see the council recently place the proceedings on line. He say he will miss working with his fellow council members and the city staff.